From the Douro Valley to scenic South Caicos, here's the latest openings
Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel
Located on the south bank of the Douro River in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, the brand-new, five-star Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel offers travellers a unique experience that combines the heritage of Portugal’s Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and Kopke, the oldest Port wine house in the world.
Built around the restoration of the centuries-old Kopke wine cellars, the 149 guest rooms and suites property is spread across nearly five acres, situated on terraces resembling the Douro Valley vineyards and offering spectacular views of the city of Porto, the Douro River and Luis I Bridge. The property has three distinct areas named after various types of Port—Vintage, Tawny and White—which are built around a refurbished Kopke Port wine cellar where dozens of barrels holding more than 528,000 gallons of wine are aging. The cellar will soon open to guests, engaging them with an immersive experience that includes distinctive events and unique Port wine tastings.
Salterra, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, has opened its doors in Turks & Caicos, marking the brand’s first property in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The 100-room property offers deluxe guest rooms, one- and two-bedroom suites, and a penthouse suite. The beachfront Salterra features four pools, hot tubs, and six distinctive dining experiences. The Spa at Salterra has eight luxurious treatment rooms, including two couple suites, and a selection of world-class treatments.
Beaches Resorts Caribbean expansion
Beaches Resorts has announced plans to invest nearly US $1 billion in the expansion of its family oriented all-inclusive vacation brand, doubling its footprint within the next five years.
New destinations for the Beaches brand include a new 600-room Beaches in Barbados, plans for a Beaches in Exuma, The Bahamas (formerly Sandals Exuma), Beaches Runaway Bay in Jamaica and an expansion in Negril, along with the newly announced Treasure Beach Village coming to Beaches Turks and Caicos.
Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Luxury property Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has officially opened its doors in Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula. The resort features 107 thoughtfully designed ocean-facing rooms, suites, villas and three luxury treetop tents seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living.
The resort’s accommodations range from expansive guest rooms, starting at 872 square feet, to one- and two-bedroom suites, the luxurious four-bedroom Nekajui Grand Villa, and 36 private residences featuring two to five bedrooms. For the ultimate exclusivity, Villa Guayacan is a 10-bedroom retreat set amidst a remarkable natural backdrop.
